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ROOTED IN TRADITION. ELEVATED BY EXCELLENCE

By teaching music as a liberal art, the department appeals to an ancient tradition that places music among the most important disciplines for forming the intellect. To this end, our program pursues the acquisition of practical skills along with a rigorous intellectual formation in musical thought.

Skills you Will Gain

1. Performance. Applied music study provides the context in which music students can actualize both the affective and intellectual faculties of their musical personalities in preparation for both individual and collaborative performances.

2. Theory. Whether or not you focus on composition, a working knowledge of music theory develops your ear for sound, strengthens your performing ability, and encourages free exercise of musical imagination within the tradition of Western music.

3. History. With a solid foundation in the Church's sacred music and Western music, you will find the language to articulate your own musical identity and the context in which to receive and promote the gift of our rich musical heritage.

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ROOTED IN TRADITION. ELEVATED BY EXCELLENCE

By teaching music as a liberal art, the department appeals to an ancient tradition that places music among the most important disciplines for forming the intellect. To this end, our program pursues the acquisition of practical skills along with a rigorous intellectual formation in musical thought.

Skills you Will Gain

1. Performance. Applied music study provides the context in which music students can actualize both the affective and intellectual faculties of their musical personalities in preparation for both individual and collaborative performances.

2. Theory. Whether or not you focus on composition, a working knowledge of music theory develops your ear for sound, strengthens your performing ability, and encourages free exercise of musical imagination within the tradition of Western music.

3. History. With a solid foundation in the Church's sacred music and Western music, you will find the language to articulate your own musical identity and the context in which to receive and promote the gift of our rich musical heritage.

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Music Department Audition Requirements

Students should prepare 2-3 pieces of contrasting style and tempo from the classical repertoire. While a student may include one song from Musical Theater or Broadway, Pop/Jazz/Contemporary songs are unacceptable.

Repertoire should include pieces from the following, with at least one selection from a foreign language, and must be performed from memory:

  • Italian art song or aria
  • German lied
  • French mélodie
  • American art song

Students should prepare 2-3 pieces of contrasting styles that best represent the applicant's abilities on the piano. Pieces from the Jazz and Ragtime repertoire may be accepted but are not recommended.

Repertoire of the following styles are preferred and recommended:

  • Movement from a classical sonata (Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven)
  • Polyphony (J. S. Bach)
  • Selection from the Romantic era

Students should prepare 2 pieces from their performance repertoire as well as a few verses of a hymn tune.

Repertoire should include the following:

  • One work from J. S. Bach
  • One piece composed after 1800 in a contrasting style
  • One movement from a concerto or sonata
  • One unaccompanied work or étude (e.g. Bach, Kreutzer, Popper)
  • Scales: Four complete three-octave major scales (violin/viola); Four complete two- or three-octave major scales (cello)
  • Two contrasting pieces or études (e.g., from Rose, Ferling, Voxman)
  • Scales: Four complete two-octave major scales (flute/clarinet three-octaves when applicable)
  • Optional: Demonstrate any secondary instruments (e.g. piccolo, English horn)
Note: Audition to the band program may also be considered for acceptance
  • One lyrical and one technical solo or étude (e.g., Arban, Bordogni, Rochut, Clarke)
  • Scales: Four complete two-octave major scales with arpeggios
  • Optional: Demonstrate articulation studies
Note: Audition to the band program may also be considered for acceptance
  • Snare Drum: Rudimental or concert-style étude
  • Mallet Percussion: One solo or étude (e.g., for marimba, vibraphone) and four complete two-octave major scales
  • Timpani (Optional): Solo or excerpt
  • Optional: Demonstrate any specialty instruments (e.g., steel drum, djembe)
Note: Audition to the band program may also be considered for acceptance

Submit 2-3 original compositions, which may include:

  • Solo, chamber, choral, or electronic works
  • Scores in PDF format by notation software
  • Optional: MIDI or live recordings (MP3 or link to audio)

Interview with composition faculty to discuss:

  • Creative influences
  • Prior training in music theory and performance
  • Artistic goals and interest in composition
  • Optional: performance by memory on primary instrument

Submit this form to note your interest in auditioning for the Music Program. Dr. Ferranti will reach out to schedule your audition.

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Staff Collaborative Pianist; Adjunct Instructor of Music

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isabelle.aubin@avemaria.edu

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Adjunct Instructor of Music

Email:

alexandra.carlson@avemaria.edu

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Chair of the Music Department; Associate Professor of Music

Email:

taylor.ferranti@avemaria.edu

Phone:

(239) 280-1592

Office:

Canizaro Library 251

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Artist-in-Residence

Email:

brice.gerlach@avemaria.edu

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Associate Professor of Music

Email:

seunghee.lee@avemaria.edu

Phone:

(239) 280-1588

Office:

Canizaro Library 252

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Instructor of Music; Band Director

Email:

Trenton.Oneil@avemaria.edu

Phone:

(239) 304-7157

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Canizaro Library 256

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Required Courses for the Major

MUSC 104 Music Theory I

MUSC 105 Music Theory II

MUSC 106 Aural Skills I

MUSC 107 Aural Skills II

MUSC 108 Class Piano I

MUSC 109 Class Piano II

MUSC 111-114 Applied Voice, Organ, Piano, or Composition (8 credits required)

MUSC 204 Music Theory III

MUSC 206 Aural Skills III

MUSC 208 Class Piano III

MUSC 312 Survey of Western Music History

MUSC 430 Conducting I

MUSC 431 Conducting II

MUSC 440 Senior Recital or MUSC 441 Senior Project or MUSC 443 Senior Internship

8 credits of Choir (MUSC 200, MUSC 101M/W). Placement by audition. Note that access to subsidized applied music fees for majors and minors for a given semester requires participation in a mixed ensemble as determined by the department.

2 credits of Chamber Choir (MUSC 410/411)

Required Courses for the Minor in Music

MUSC 104 Music Theory I

MUSC 105 Music Theory II

MUSC 106 Aural Skills I

MUSC 107 Aural Skills II

MUSC 108 Class Piano I

MUSC 109 Class Piano II

MUSC 111-114 Applied Voice, Organ, Piano, or Composition (4 credits required)

Any music elective (2 credits required)

Recommended: MUSC 101M/MUSC 101W

MUSC 200 Concert Choir

MUSC 400 Vocal Pedagogy

MUSC 401 Music Technology

MUSC 410 Chamber Choir

MUSC 430 Conducting I

MUSC 431 Conducting II

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clinical requirements

The successful completion of the AMU BSN program includes the completion of clinical activities at established by our Clinical Agency sites. Failure to complete clinical activities would result in not meeting course and end-of-program student learning outcomes, thus rendering the student unable to complete the program, graduate, and be eligible for NCLEX-RN testing.

Nursing students must meet requirements established by the Clinical Agencies to attend clinical. The student must remain compliant with all requirements throughout the duration of the BSN program. These are the requirements (subject to change):

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Immunizations
Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine or blood work showing immunity to Varicella
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Immunizations
Annual Physical
Annual Tuberculosis (TB) Screening (2 PPD or 1 IGRA)
Annual Influenza Vaccine (religious or medical exemption available)
Hepatitis B- 3 Dose Series or Completed Hepatitis B Vaccine Waiver Form
Health InsuranceLiability Insurance
Acceptable clinical background check
Acceptable 10 panel drug screening
BLS CPR from AHA or ARC
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